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Lasers in dentistry

H A Wigdor¹, J T Walsh, J D Featherstone

¹Ravenswood Hospital Medical Center, Wenske Laser Center, Chicago, IL 60640, USA.

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

|January 1, 1995

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Lasers offer promising advancements in dentistry, moving beyond soft tissue procedures to potential applications like decay prevention and detection. Further research is needed to ensure safe and effective integration into dental care.

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Biomedical Engineering
Laser Technology

Background:

The advent of the ruby laser in 1960 sparked interest in dental applications.
Oral soft tissue laser uses are increasingly adopted in clinical practice.

Observation:

Current clinical applications of lasers in dentistry are primarily limited to soft tissue surgery and composite curing.
Potential applications such as replacing dental drills, decay prevention, and detection remain largely unrealized.

Findings:

The article reviews the historical role of lasers in dentistry since the 1960s.
Recent research reports are summarized, highlighting current advancements.
The essential question of whether lasers can match or surpass conventional dental treatments is explored.

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Implications:

Future developments in laser wavelengths and pulsing methods are driving significant interest.
Safe and effective integration of laser technology into broader dental procedures is a key goal.
The review proposes future directions for laser applications in dentistry.